Our recent industry downturn encouraged the adoption of a new format for the conference in 2009. Gone were the traditional moderated panels and in were interactive moderator-led attendee discussions. Reaction to those changes by conference attendees was overwhelmingly positive, prompting a repeat of the format for this year. The 2011 conference will feature new content and panels never before seen at ATIM. ATIM is always casual and informative, with contribution from attendees the key to its success.
The 26th Annual ATIM Conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois at the Hilton on Monday, August 29th and Tuesday, August 30th, 2011. Registration is $300.00 per person (up to the date of the conference). Registration includes admission to the conference, conference materials, entry in cash prize drawings, snack breaks, a seated lunch on Day 1 and our traditional social outing.
*ATIM Cancellation Policy: A 50% refund will be issued through July 29th. After July 29th the conference fee is non-refundable. ATIM will permit attendee exchanges from the same company up to the date of the conference.
This year’s ATIM Conference meetings will be held at the Hilton Chicago on Miracle Mile. The information for the hotel is:
Hilton Chicago
720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605
312-922-4400 Hotel direct line
877-865-5320 Hilton Reservation line
The conference sessions will take place at the Hilton Chicago on Miracle Mile. Conference sessions are scheduled to take place in the “Waldorf” room.
ATIM has arranged a small room block at the Hilton Chicago for conference attendees. The reservations can be made at our $159/night rate by calling the Hilton reservation line listed above. When you call to make a reservation please use our block code: “ATI”. There are VERY LIMITED rooms available so please try to book early as possible for the rate of $159.00. For more information about the hotel click here.
Included in this year’s conference will be an exciting behind the scenes tour of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs. Nicknamed The Friendly Confines by Cubs icon Ernie Banks, Wrigley Field is the second oldest major league ballpark at 97 years old.
Chicago happens to be the third largest city in the United States, with a population of nearly three million people. The City of Chicago thrives as a multicultural city on the harmony and diversity of its neighborhoods, Chicago today embodies the values of America's heartland-integrity, hard work and community and reflects the ideals in the social fabric of its 77 distinct neighborhoods. Chicago is recognized across the United States as a very passionate sports town. For details on current shows, places to eat and stay click here.
With two major airports and direct flights from some 280 cities in the United States and abroad, Chicago is one of the easiest cities to get to in the United States. From the airports, the cheapest (and often fastest) way to get downtown is on the Chicago Transit Authority elevated (‘L’) trains. Follow the signs to the airport transit stations. Taxis, limousines and airport shuttle buses are also available at the airports.
Traveling to the hotel from the airport is about 25 minutes away. You have many choices on how to get there but these two are the best on fare and quickness.
If you choose to take the Metro Rail you will board the Blue Line (‘L’) at O’Hare airport. Exit at Jackson station. You will be approximately 7 blocks from the Hilton Chicago. For more information on traveling on Metro Rail click here.
Taxi cab fare is about $45-50 dollars each way.
